Where NOLA Eats

BY ANNETTE SISCO | Staff writer​ ​ ​

Hey, New Orleans foodies! Those of us fortunate enough to enjoy the occasional meal out know that for some people, even regular meals at home can be a struggle. That's why this successful West Bank restaurateur is giving back with free lunches for children in the summer.  A new Morrow restaurant featuring Creole-Caribbean fusion is coming. And for our cooks, check out Liz Williams' recipe for chocolate angel food cake.

1.  Chicken's Kitchen has given out thousands of free meals.

Many kids depend on free and reduced-price lunches during the school year. Summer can be a hungry season. Chicken's Kitchen in Gretna launched its summer lunch program on May 26, with the mission of serving any child who came into its main restaurant or second location, The Coop.  So far, the business has given away more than 2,800 meals.

2. Spice is nice

The newest restaurant under Morrow Hospitality is preparing for its grand opening celebration during Essence Fest. Spicy Mango, a Creole-Caribbean fusion restaurant on Frenchmen Street, is slated to open its doors to guests on July 5.

3. Wine and dine

Not just angel food cake, but chocolate angel food cake. And sparkling wine with toasted slices of it the next day? That's how you know that food writer Liz Williams is serious about dessert recipes.

That's it for the newsletter, but in New Orleans, the food news never stops. Get the inside info every day at Where NOLA Eats. 

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